Sarah Trotman

Sarah Trotman

Director Business Relations, AUT University. Sarah was most recently Director of Business Relations at AUT University’s Business School, and oversaw the prestigious AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards and other industry engagement strategies. Sarah has run her...
Michael Redman

Michael Redman

Chief Executive of The Blues. Michael became Hamilton’s youngest-ever Mayor when he was elected in October 2004 aged 38. Despite having no previous local body experience, Michael united a council to make possible the requisite strategic and innovative...
Professor Gary Wilson

Professor Gary Wilson

Director, New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Dr Gary Wilson developed an international reputation for his research early on in his career. He held a Fulbright Award whilst at Victoria University, followed by the Admiral Byrd Fellowship at The Ohio State...
Emeline Afeaki-Mafile’o

Emeline Afeaki-Mafile’o

Chief Executive, Affirming Works. Emeline is the founder of Affirming Works Ltd, an innovative social service organisation developed in Manukau City. The company delivers mentoring programmes across all school levels based on the Model of Pacific Collective Mentoring,...
David McConnell

David McConnell

Managing Director, McConnell Group. David McConnell combines leadership of a large commercial organisation with a number of pro bono and other corporate activities. He is Managing Director of McConnell Ltd. With a background in business development, specialising in...